Kundapur: 24-yr-old man dies on the spot after bike collides with private bus; Vehicle catches fire
Kundapur, June 16: In a tragic road accident, a 24-year-old biker lost his life on the spot after his motorcycle collided head-on with a private bus near Mallari curve at Nempakenchanur on the main Kollur road on Monday afternoon.
The deceased has been identified as Sharath (24), a resident of Sigandur. According to reports, Sharath was travelling from Vandse towards Hemmadi when his bike crashed into the Shree Durgamba bus that was approaching from the opposite direction.
The impact was severe, throwing Sharath onto the road along with his motorcycle. He sustained critical injuries and died on the spot, as per the initial reports from the scene.
Due to the intensity of the collision, the bike was heavily damaged. Petrol spilled onto the radiator, leading to the vehicle catching fire. The bike was partially burnt before the fire was brought under control.
Shankaranarayana Circle Inspector Jayaram D. Gowda and Kundapur Traffic Police PSI Prasad Kumar visited the accident site and inspected the situation.
A case has been registered at the Kundapur Traffic Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
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Karnataka gets 1,122 additional govt medical seats: Minister Sharan Prakash Patil
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil on Saturday announced that the state has been allocated an additional 1,122 medical seats, offering a golden opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals.
Addressing a press conference held at Vidhana Soudha here, Patil, who is the Minister for Medical Education, said Karnataka remains at the forefront in the field of medical education in the country, and the additional seats allocated to the state will benefit districts including Koppal, Gadag, Chamarajanagar, Karwar, Kaveri, and others.
For undergraduate seats, a central government grant of Rs 495 crore will be received. Similarly, a grant of Rs 541 crore will be provided for postgraduate medical seats, he said.
According to him, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare gave its final approval on May 15. In total, the state will receive Rs 1,090 crore.
Allocation of over 1,000 medical seats to a single state is a record achievement and stands as a testament to Karnataka’s accomplishments, said Patil.
"Karnataka now offers abundant opportunities for those wishing to excel in the medical field, and students should make the best use of this," the Minister added.
